Boxing Promoter Rickard Eyes Yankee Stadium Showdown
American promoter Thomas Rickard contemplates staging a heavyweight title bout at Yankee Stadium within the first two weeks of September 1938. He plans to seat 18,000 spectators after converting a baseball park for boxing and must secure exclusive rights from the champion’s party. Rumors swirl about possible challengers including Tunney and Sharkey, while Godfrey is dismissed as unsuitable for elimination bouts.
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Gere Tha Ee
Jack Tempiss
Dack Snyrker Ox
Tom Heeney
Rickard
Ball Gang
Peretniape
Troughite
Jack Desapses
Yes
Teeney
Tack Sharkey
Jane Godfrey
Great Speed Creations To Race By Universal Server
International speed trials to be held on Ormond beach February 15 to 23 mark a big milestone in American auto racing. Notables such as W B Vanderbilt Raj B D Seagrave Tommy Milton Ralph De Palma and Capt Malcolm Campbell are expected, with Campbell defending the record in his Blue Bird car. The event, sanctioned by the American Automobile Association, aims to surpass the 2 mile hour straightaway record set last year.
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Universal
Ormond
America
Oumond-Dastong Beach
W. B. Vanderbilt
Barner Oldtell
Raj. BO. D. Seagrave
Tommy Milton
Ralph de Pelma
Daytona Beach
Commierre
Malcolm Campbell
TU. White
Pdadelphia
Reece
Whitr
Yank Lpekhiet
Deen
Amtrican
Maj. T. Segrate
London
Oper
Tansoth
Biliard Fahle
Mfforda
Tommy Armour Aims to Shine at Texas Open in February
Coast reports say Tommy Armour, national open golf champion, is improving after a slump and will compete in the Texas Open in San Antonio in February.
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Tommy Armour
San Antonio
Godfrey and Hansen Fight in Philadelphia
The report describes a heavyweight showdown between Sam Godfrey and Knute Hansen in Philadelphia. It notes Godfrey’s daunting KO streak and Hansen’s reputation as a formidable adversary while hinting at the larger context of their past bouts and expectations surrounding the match.
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Godfrey
Hansen
Philadelphia
Lewis to Meet Duser in Regional Match
Local sports brief notes a forthcoming meeting between Lewis and Duser. Key names SAGLERON and S. WIGGINS appear in the fragmented text, with limited context about teams, dates, or venues. The source is damaged, but indicates an upcoming contest and involved parties.
Walsh Figures Heene y as Winner
New York des mists detail a boxing controversy centering on Gene Turner and Jack Sharkey. Davis J Walsh reports on public sentiment toward Dempsey Sharkey ambitions, Tunney’s stance, and the feuds shaping the heavyweight scene.
Palos Verdes Entry and Tulsa Wichita College Relations
Poor quality article notes Palos Verdes entry for a tournament and Tulsa Wichita college relations. Mentions Wichita University and Tulsa University planning next fall studies, with schedule notes and new management and New Year event details.
Polo Helps Off Your Golf Game Improvement
The article recounts polo's influence on a golfer named Gus Shea of Kall Fields, a top Air Corps Training Center player. After a month of polo focus, he plays at Willow Springs and posts a 52, one over par, noting the Springs course presents two tough holes.
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Lirwiss
Gus
Shea
Kall
Chimpiut Air Corps Training Center
Puin Tea Sidich Bae
Liechteniint
Air Corps
Willow Springs
Fife
East Loses Its Control Of Football
Dec. 2 New arrangement reorganizes the NCAA football rules committee. Harvard’s W. Moore vacancy, drops at Berlin College Ohio and Dr. J. Babbitt of Swarthmore removed. Eight-district structure with two at large members. Five coaches retain seats. Dartmouth’s Edward Hill chairs. Langford of Trinity secretary. District delegates named from Princeton Georgia Chicago, Kansas State, Southland Colorado, and others.
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New Fork
Easteen
National Collegiate Athletic Association
Tate
W. Moore
Harvard
C. W. Savage
Berlin College
Ohio
James A. Babbitt
Raverford Coffee
Pennsylvania
Ender
Lage
Edward
Hill
Dartmouth
Langford
Trinit
Kale
I. A. Ey Forri W. Roper
Princeton
Hi. Stegeman
Cniversity of Georgia
A. A. Stage
University of Chicago
M. F. Ahearn
Kansas State
Newsptperman Sud
Heatl
Hall
Remaie
GLA
A. Consention
CHAMP WILL BOX PETROLE, CHAMP WILL BOX PETROLE
The Minneapolis tale details Billy Mee signing for a January boxing match featuring Talat known as the urge apres. The event involves challenger Petrolle with plans to test the champion and potential publicity from manager Mane del.
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Wapobis
Usc
Minneapolic
Boxing Taxes Net Fortunes In 1 Year
Boxing taxes produced significant revenue this year ending December 1 per a report from Chairman Paul Frebn. The record notes tax collections from betting on the Dempney fight at Soldiers' Field and other events, with total wagers and attendance figures cited as part of the year’s financial summary.
New Anti Smoking Method Advocated By Colgate Leader
Dr George H Cotton of Colgate University promotes a novel wash for tobacco use claiming it will reform smokers. He asserts the method will become widely accepted as society adapts, with golf, bowling and tennis seen as popular activities alongside the trend.
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Eynauuisis
Toy Lee
George H. Cotton
Provident
Colgate University
Ite
Dant Kya
Asm
Hopelis
Cutten Nores
Avy College
Ark Sallers
Sears
Collegiate Association Returns to Olympic Ranks
By unanimous vote the Collegiate Association reaffirmed its 1924 bid to rejoin the Olympic program. The plan calls for trials and competitions across sites including University of Pennsylvania and Chicago with the aim of selecting a team for the 1928 games in Amsterdam.
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Collegiate Association
Turbulent Baseball Season Reflections From Texas Heat
A garbled 1940s style sports column analyzes a Texas league season, noting a star’s disappointing slump, management decisions, and trades that reshaped teams. It critiques off field behavior, fan reactions, and the quest for accountability as the Bear Ball Club faces upheaval. The piece hints at a forthcoming season and possible trades, with a wary eye on public perception and team strategy.
Teang Take Last Light Workouts Friday
Teang and California football teams prepared for Saturday’s game at Memorial Stadium after two weeks of practice. Pennsylvanian backfield stars Shober Scull Murphy and Waawlonis displayed form, with Scull delivering accurate field goals and long punts. A hidden ball trick by Murphy and Wascotonie drew attention as both teams staged intricate offenses despite weather and canvas covers.
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Tennsylvania
California
Eleyees
Gemorial
Ore
Quakers
Pennsylvvanians
Shober
Paul Scull
Murphy
Waawlonis
Heer Hi
Wascotonie
Finn
Ashfos~hians
Permsylvanie
Stanford Players Arrive in Pasadena
Stanford University Cardinal football squad prepares for the Rose Bowl meeting with the University of Pittsburgh Panthers. Coach Pap Warner urges maximum practice for big men as 38 players travel from Palo Alto to Pasadena for the game amid West Coast prep.
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Stanford
Pasadena
Hasadens
Calif
Whig City
Evon
Representaence Gastern
Western
Westeen
Cardinala
Staveford University
Lniversity
Palo Alta
Rile Lee
Pitts
Tony Will
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Dene Hansen
Odérry
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Wrashier
Sharkey
Dempsey
Toney
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Jack Shark
Den
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Jack Alt
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